Bible Verses About Anxiety
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
What to draw from
Bible verses about anxiety, worry and fear. Well-known examples include Philippians 4:6–7, Matthew 6:34 and 1 Peter 5:7, and many come from the Psalms, where the writers describe their fears openly. Draw one at random or browse the list below.
A note on anxiety
These verses are texts to read and reflect on. They are not a substitute for medical or psychological help. If anxiety is affecting your sleep, your work or your relationships, talking to a doctor, a counselor or someone you trust can help. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact your local emergency number right away. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
All 53 verses
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Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
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Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.
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Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
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When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
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Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
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I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
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Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
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You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
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Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
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There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
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Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!
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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
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On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
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Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
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He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
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The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
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Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
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Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
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The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
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For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
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David also said to Solomon his son, Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
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Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
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He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.
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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
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In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
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For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
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Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.
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Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
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Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
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I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?
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But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
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The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
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Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.
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“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things. But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
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Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
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In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
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Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
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But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.